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1. “We hope to see a renewal of the truce, and we support all actors in their efforts to find a solution to the conflict. The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General has Norway’s full support.”

   2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “I now turn to the situation in Syria. An important file during our tenure in the Security Council involved our co-penholdership with Ireland on extending cross-border humanitarian assistance to north-west Syria. We are very pleased that the mandate was extended many times over the past two years, most recently via resolution 2672 (2023), adopted unanimously on 9 January, which is crucial for the more than 4 million people in north-west Syria who are dependent on humanitarian assistance. With regard to the situation in Yemen, we continue to be concerned about the dire humanitarian situation. It is crucial to ensure unhindered humanitarian access to Yemenis in need. All actors must refrain from actions that could lead to the escalation of the armed conflict and close the window for dialogue.”

   2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source

3. “It is not found in illegal unilateral steps that change the demographic composition or the status of the occupied areas. The path is not created through the use of violence. A solution to the conflict will come about only through dialogue, trust-building and cooperation. We encourage the members of the Negev Forum to use the spirit of regional cooperation, which was most recently demonstrated in Abu Dhabi on 9 and 10 January, to contribute to a more constructive path towards a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I once again reiterate our firm belief that a negotiated two-State solution based on the 1967 borders, relevant United Nations resolutions and international parameters is the best way to achieve lasting peace and ensure the rights, safety and independence of both Israelis and Palestinians.”

   2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source

4. “We also reject the Israeli announcement of measures against organizations that carry out humanitarian work in the West Bank. Civil society organizations and humanitarian actors must be allowed to work freely. Further limiting the freedom of movement of the representatives of the Palestinian Authority is also unacceptable and will impair Palestinians’ ability to carry out their international activities. We believe that the Israeli Government’s decision to impose punitive measures against the Palestinian people following the General Assembly’s request for an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice is unacceptable and must be reversed. The path out of the conflict and towards peace does not lie in the denial of the rights and legitimacy of others.”

   2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source

5. “The status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem must be upheld and respected. We are also concerned about the Israeli Government’s recent announcements of punitive measures against the Palestinian Authority. Israel’s withholding and seizure of funds belonging to the Palestinians will weaken Palestinian institutions and place additional strains on the Palestinian economy. Ultimately, that will bring harm to ordinary Palestinians. We strongly urge Israel to respect signed agreements and transfer all funds belonging to the Palestinians. Israel’s announcement of a moratorium on Palestinian construction in Area C in the West Bank is also unacceptable. It violates Palestinians’ right to use and develop their land and further limits economic growth.”

   2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source

6. “Norway thanks Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. My statement today will focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I will also briefly address the situations in Syria and Yemen. Throughout Norway’s membership of the Security Council for the term from 2021 to 2022, we regularly stated our clear positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle East peace process. We worked to bring the parties together, encouraged de-escalation and called for the resumption of direct negotiations. We are troubled by the lack of progress towards peace that we saw during the past year. We are deeply concerned about the tense situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the large number of civilians killed last year and already this year, including many young people. Violence against civilians must end.”

   2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source

7. “Urgent and expanded demining efforts are therefore needed to protect civilians and enable freedom of movement. Finally, I would again like to mention the need for more donor funding to prevent the ecological, environmental and humanitarian disaster that could be caused by the FSO SAFER oil tanker. We all have a responsibility to support the United Nations plan for FSO SAFER.”

   2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source

8. “We call on the parties to comply with the commitments they have made to ending and preventing the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. We welcome the recent sixth meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement, held in Jordan, and urge parties to finalize the list of detainees with a focus on prioritizing the unconditional release of all sick, wounded and child detainees, as well as arbitrarily detained persons, political detainees and journalists. We are also deeply saddened to hear that recent flash floods have killed dozens, damaged public infrastructure and disproportionately affected internally displaced people. The floodwaters have also reportedly dislodged landmines and shifted them to new areas.”

   2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source

9. “We condemn the recent attack in Taiz and are concerned about the reports of clashes in Shabwa. In both places, civilians, including children, were affected. We call on both sides to de-escalate, respect the truce, cooperate more intensively with the Special Envoy and commit to regular negotiations, coordination and confidence-building measures. We also call for the continued inclusion of women in all United Nations processes, including the prisoners’ exchange committee, the military and security committee, and the Taiz committee. More women in all aspects of Yemeni politics are needed. We were therefore disappointed that no women were appointed among the new ministers in Yemen. As a new school year begins this August, special attention must be given to the protection of Yemen’s future — its children.”

   2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source

10. “I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Acting Director Mudawi for their informative briefings. Let me begin by welcoming the most recent two-month extension of the truce agreement and the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy. We appreciate the fact that the parties have agreed to intensify negotiations on an expanded agreement. It is now also important to intensify discussions on the opening of roads in Taiz and other pressing issues that the Yemeni people have demanded progress on. Since April, the truce has brought meaningful humanitarian gains and much-needed relief. We have seen a reduction in the number of civilian casualties, decreased displacement, more fuel ships coming into Al-Hudaydah port and the opening of Sana’a airport. However, more must still be done to end the suffering of the people of Yemen.”

    2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source

11. “Norway has had long-standing cooperation with Ukraine on nuclear safety and security, and we commend Ukraine for its commitment and dedication to ensuring the continuation of nuclear safety and security in the country under these severe circumstances. Damage to, and destruction of, civilian infrastructure is unacceptable. It must always be protected in accordance with international humanitarian law. We are concerned that Russia’s occupation of nuclear power plants in Ukraine also means seizing control over the central sources of electricity for the Ukrainian civilian population. In conclusion, Norway again underlines that the Russian Federation’s must immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and cease all threats and military actions.”

    2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source

12. “The Board expressed “grave concern that the Russian Federation’s aggression is impeding the Agency from fully and safely conducting safeguards verification activities at Ukrainian nuclear facilities”. We call on Russia to return full control of all Ukrainian nuclear facilities to their Ukrainian operators. The ongoing war has disrupted direct communication lines between them and the Ukrainian regulator. That is extremely dangerous. Nuclear safety and security deteriorate from the presence of an armed aggressor. The staff operating the facilities are under psychological and physical stress, and they are at the mercy of an invading force. That is not conducive to the safe operation of nuclear facilities.”

    2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source

13. “Let me start by thanking Director General Grossi for his briefing, including by providing frequent factual updates on matters within the mandate of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Director General has outlined seven indispensable pillars for nuclear safety and security. We note with great distress that the Russian forces have violated several of them during their military aggression against Ukraine. Norway strongly condemns Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which has gone on for half a year. In March, the IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution deploring the Russian Federation’s forcefully seizing control of the nuclear facilities.”

    2022-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9109 (2022) · source

14. “A clearer analytical connection between the two is necessary to ensure coherence and demonstrate impact. To be effective, the counter-terrorism efforts of both Member States and the United Nations should be guided by a preventative, whole-of-society approach that is conflict-sensitive, gender-responsive and human rights-compliant. It is only through such a strategy that addresses the root causes of terrorism in a comprehensive and integrated manner that we will be successful in building true resilience and in defeating ISIL once and for all.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

15. “This is fertile ground for ISIL to further spread its hateful ideology. Norway takes note of the United Nations support to the counter-terrorism efforts of Member States, as outlined in the Secretary General’s report, and we commend the Organization for its comprehensive work in this area, guided by the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. However, the report also highlights the need for a more robust monitoring and evaluation framework to better assess the impact of United Nations counter- terrorism activities on the ground. Indeed, there is a tonal discrepancy between the concern that the report details about the current threat posed by ISIL and the confidence with which it describes the United Nations capacity-building measures.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

16. “As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/576) reminds us yet again, ISIL sustains itself by deliberately exploiting a range of vulnerabilities, including armed conflict, political instability, economic inequality and human rights abuses, in order to radicalize and attract recruits. Accordingly, it is crucial that counter-terrorism efforts form part of a broader political strategy, one that responds to this context. The international community must therefore pay close attention to the potential effects of the current geopolitical climate on underlying drivers of radicalization. Russia’s war against Ukraine, following the devastation already wrought by the coronavirus disease pandemic, has further destabilized global supply chains, exacerbating inflation, energy shortages and food insecurity.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

17. “I thank Under-Secretary- General Voronkov, Acting Executive Director Chen and Mr. Ewi for their informative briefings today. We remain concerned that the threat from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and its affiliates remains high, particularly in conflict zones and that this negative trend continues despite the significant leadership attrition that the group has suffered in recent months. While the group remains territorially defeated in Syria and Iraq, it retains the ability to conduct attacks in that region, and its presence elsewhere continues to grow, particularly in Afghanistan and across Africa.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source

18. “We must secure those improvements so that they are not lost. It is also important to have a holistic perspective. The situation in the West Bank remains volatile and needs continued attention. Israel must contain the drivers of conflict stemming from the occupation. We have pointed on several occasions to the need to stop illegal settlement building and forced evictions of Palestinians from their homes, as well as to refrain from taking actions that fuel tensions. Similarly, it is important to avoid increasing tensions in Jerusalem. Radical elements must not be allowed to escalate the situation around the holy sites, and their historic status quo must be upheld. If the tensions and underlying drivers of the conflict are not addressed, there is a risk of new escalations, terror and violence.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source

19. “We also welcome the announcement that the border crossings have been reopened and that the Gaza power plant has restarted. For the past week, border crossings into Gaza had been closed, electricity was cut and Gaza’s sole power plant was shut down due to a lack of fuel, with a serious impact on the functioning of hospitals and emergency services. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is fragile and was already dire before this recent escalation. As Special Coordinator Wennesland has emphasized, the recent use of violence may undermine the efforts to develop Gaza. We must do all that we can to prevent the situation from getting any worse. Over the past year, we have seen significant improvements in Gaza, including increased work permits, expanded fisheries zones and eased restrictions on trade.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source

20. “I would like to thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and analysis of the situation on the ground, as well as his impressive efforts to de-escalate the situation. We are deeply saddened by the casualties and loss of lives during the recent escalation in and around Gaza. Norway strongly condemns all acts of terror, indiscriminate attacks and attacks against civilians. We underline the need to protect civilians and fully respect international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, precaution and proportionality. And children must be protected and never put in harm’s way. Norway welcomes the ceasefire and commends all actors contributing to restore calm. We urge full compliance and observance of the ceasefire.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source

21. “Africa is home to a young and growing population yearning for stability, economic and social progress; it also yearns for Africa to fulfil its true promise. Peace and stability are the most important building blocks to realizing this ambition, and African countries hold the critical experience and insights. Cooperation with Africa is paramount in dealing with security issues on the continent, which is why the Security Council must also reflect the geopolitical realities of today. Norway supports efforts aimed at expanding the Council and increasing the number of permanent and non-permanent seats for Africa.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

22. “In addressing root causes and drivers of conflict, necessary political will is key, and that is most effectively generated by the region itself. But support from strategic partners is also important, and we believe cooperation and coordination on conflict resolution and peacebuilding can be improved. In fragile contexts, it is vital that we deliver as one, including in efforts to reform the security and justice sectors, and in the prevention of violent extremism. By exchanging analysis, views and possible messages earlier — and countering disinformation campaigns that incite violence and fuel conflict — we may prevent conflicts from erupting or spreading. In this regard, strengthened cooperation and more frequent interaction between the Security Council, the AU Peace and Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission would be useful.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

23. “Norway is pleased to support these efforts. But we need greater political support from Member States, as well as predictable, sustainable and flexible funding, including for AU-led and regional missions. Norway has backed the Secretary-General’s call for a United Nations support office for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, and we remain open to using assessed contributions to AU and regionally led missions when conditions are right. From decades of engagement in, and support for, African-led peace processes, including in the Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia, Norway has learned that peace and reconciliation require a long-term commitment. Signing peace agreements alone does not bring peace.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

24. “While the Black Sea Grain Initiative, if implemented, can ensure that grain fertilizers and other food-related items are available at reasonable prices, the long-term solution is to increase sustainable food production in Africa. Africa has the potential to become the world’s bread basket. Alongside humanitarian efforts, therefore, we must scale up our investments in food production and resilience in Africa, in and outside conflict zones, in a climate-smart way. Our shared goal is to prevent and contain conflict. We welcome the African Union’s leadership on African conflicts, demonstrated repeatedly by the firm actions of the AU’s Peace and Security Council, including in response to unconstitutional takeovers. The United Nations and the AU have also made great strides in promoting more structured and strategic cooperation.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

25. “Let me first thank you, Mr. President, for convening this timely debate, and the briefers for their insights. To effectively support the African Union (AU) in delivering sustained peace and security, we need look no further than the aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which outlines an Africa of good governance, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law, full gender equality in all spheres of life and caring for children. The key challenge now is how we, as partners, can more effectively pool resources and coordinate our efforts in support of Africa’s aspirations. Global challenges are disproportionately affecting Africa — from the sharp rise in acute food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition to the climate crisis becoming increasingly evident, affecting livelihoods and multiplying the risk of further conflict.”

    2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source

26. “We should therefore renew MINUSMA’s mandate, but urge the United Nations-African Union (AU) joint strategic assessment on security in the Sahel to arrive at clear recommendations quickly. It should include a thorough discussion on the need for a robust, regionally led, cross-border, counter-terrorism force to address the increasing challenge from terrorism in Mali and the wider region. Such discussions also cannot shy away from critical issues, such as predictable and sustainable financing and human rights compliance. AU-led peace enforcement operations in Somalia demonstrate that solutions are possible. Norway will support both the renewal of MINUSMA’s mandate and efforts to seek wider Sahel solutions.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

27. “Sadya Touré explained to us today and as resolution 2601 (2021) makes clear, education, including for girls, simply cannot be ignored in any efforts for progress and prosperity. We embark upon MINUSMA’s mandate renewal as the Mission is more troubled and more crucial than ever. We must collectively consolidate its mandate, including through an increase in the Mission’s troop ceiling, in order to allow for better protection of civilians. Norway also sees the need for a more robust and cross-border effort. That is why we are in favour of a United Nations support office for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). Realistically, however, we see limitations to what robustness could be achieved within MINUSMA as a country-specific United Nations peacekeeping mission.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

28. “We call on all parties to uphold their obligations under international law. The lack of protection will only further fuel violence and displacement. For Mali to be able to move forward, at least three things must happen, without delay. First, we have taken note of Mali’s announced 24-month extension of the transition period. Agreement must urgently be reached with the Economic Community of West African States in order to ensure a return to constitutional order in a way that can be monitored. Secondly, progress must be made on the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which is fundamental to maintaining stability in the whole country. Thirdly, State presence and basic services must be ensured, including in the north. As Ms.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

29. “We are deeply worried about the reported increase in human rights violations and abuses committed, including by Malian armed forces and the Wagner Group. In paragraph 32 of his most recent report (S/2022/446), the Secretary-General notes “the highest number of civilian casualties to date recorded in Mali”, including due to terrorist and armed group attacks. We note with concern that reports from Moura indicate an ethnic dimension, with most victims coming from the pastoralists Fulani ethnic groups. In accordance with its mandate, MINUSMA should be given full and unrestricted access to investigate what took place in Moura and elsewhere. We remain particularly alarmed by the increase in grave violations against children, which must end now. The protection of civilians must be at the core of interventions.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

30. “I thank the briefers for their insights. We also welcome Foreign Minister Diop’s presence, as well as that of Mr. Djimé Adoum, High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel. Special Representative Wane’s remarks are, in essence, a tale of a United Nations that remains committed to Mali despite the hardships. It is with sorrow, again, that we pay tribute to our colleagues in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) who recently made the ultimate sacrifice. We also remind the host country of its responsibilities. That includes timely rotations for all United Nations personnel. Almost two years after the military took power by force in Mali, the political, security and humanitarian crises persist.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

31. “It is critical to ensure a phased and gradual approach that fully considers the risk of gaps in physical protection, which may expose conflict- affected civilians to new, or persistent, risks of harm. The return to peace and stability will require the commitment of all. Norway will work with all relevant stakeholders for an inclusive and peaceful transition that leads to sustainable peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source

32. “The Congolese authorities and the United Nations system must be capable of taking on those responsibilities before the actual transfer takes place. While MONUSCO will exit the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we do not believe in fixed deadlines when it comes to MONUSCO’s exit from Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. The benchmarks and the situation on the ground must guide us in a responsible process, which will most likely take longer than the originally envisaged transition strategy. We therefore call for stronger collaboration among all relevant actors, including civil society, to ensure the full achievement of the joint strategy’s benchmarks. Recent developments underscore that a sustained focus on the protection of civilians is a prerequisite for the transition.”

    2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source

33. “Women must be included at all levels and in all political and conflict-prevention processes, such as electoral reform, the 2023 election and the further transition of the Mission. It is vital that MONUSCO prioritize its support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in implementing the Joint Communiqué between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations on the Fight Against Sexual Violence in Conflict and action plans for the armed forces and the national police. Secondly, the implementation of the transition plan requires the full attention of the Congolese authorities, the whole United Nations system and relevant partners. It is important that tasks be transferred from MONUSCO to the Congolese authorities and the United Nations country team in a sustainable manner.”

    2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source

34. “We recall that designated individuals and entities should include those involved in acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That is especially true of acts that constitute human rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law. Allow me to focus on two main points: women’s participation and the Mission’s transition. First, the contribution of Congolese women to peacebuilding cannot be overstated. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has made progress regarding women’s participation. Yet there is potential for increased direct and meaningful participation and stronger support for local women’s organizations.”

    2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source

35. “However, we are concerned that the operations may lead to further escalation of violence and threats against the civilian population. We urge all parties to do their utmost to protect civilians and their livelihoods. We also call on all parties to keep the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) closely informed of their activities. We encourage the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to review the implementation of the sanctions regime for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to ensure that it reflects the evolving situation on the ground.”

    2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source

36. “I thank you, Ambassador Abarry, for convening this meeting in your capacity as President of the Security Council. I also thank Special Representative Keita and Ms. Kalala for their important briefings. We are deeply concerned about the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the humanitarian crisis facing the country. Despite the state of siege, the threat from armed groups persists. Indiscriminate attacks against civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), must stop. We hope the current operations by the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo and Uganda to address cross-border threats from the ADF will succeed.”

    2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source

37. “We look forward to continued cooperation with all members of the Council in securing accountability for mass atrocities. The Council must uphold its responsibility to fully support the Court, especially in cases it has referred to it. That includes ensuring adequate resources for the Court. Please be assured, Mr. President, that Norway’s support for the Court and the work of its Prosecutor is unwavering.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source

38. “We would also welcome even closer and more flexible cooperation with the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. Norway notes that the Prosecutor’s Office is continuing its efforts to verify the death of two suspects. We remain deeply concerned by reports of ongoing crimes, including murder, forced disappearances, arbitrary detention in official and unofficial centres, torture and sexual and gender-based violence. The prevention of and response to conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence must be a priority. We should utilize sanctions, where relevant and appropriate, to counter such heinous acts. We also call for reinforced efforts to combat violence against migrants.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source

39. “Norway reiterates the call from Libyans themselves for mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces to leave the country, as decided in the ceasefire agreement just over a year ago and agreed again in the 5+5 Joint Military Commission on 8 October. Norway welcomes the Prosecutor’s prioritization of situations referred by the Security Council. We look forward to his next report which, we understand, will contain information on further concrete steps to be taken. Addressing impunity is critical to stability, reconciliation and sustainable peace in Libya. Resolution 1970 (2011) mandated the Libyan authorities to fully cooperate with and assist the ICC. We call on the Libyan authorities, Libya’s partners and the international community to cooperate with the Prosecutor’s Office.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source

40. “Allow me to start by extending my congratulations to Mr. Karim Khan on his election as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and thanking him for today’s briefing. Norway has been a staunch supporter of the ICC from the outset, and today, the mission of the ICC — to fight impunity for the most serious crimes — remains as crucial as ever. Accountability and the pursuit of justice are key components for achieving sustainable peace in Libya and beyond. Norway lends its full support to the political process in Libya, including the upcoming elections on 24 December. It is critical that the elections be held according to plan. Free, fair and inclusive elections are essential if Libya is to move forward and avoid further destabilization.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source

41. “The process must be Yemeni-owned and Yemeni-led, with regional actors and diverse Yemeni actors also playing a key role. Only a political solution can bring about lasting peace and prosperity in Yemen.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

42. “Overall, we call on all actors to ensure immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. We welcome the appointment of Hans Grundberg as the new Special Envoy for Yemen and hope that he can push forward towards much-needed progress. Mr. Grundberg has Norway’s full support, and we look forward to working with him. We would also like to once again stress the need for progress on the FSO SAFER oil tanker issue and urge the Houthis to engage constructively with the United Nations and others to avert an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe. Norway will also continue to advocate for an inclusive political process that prioritizes the full, equal and meaningful participation and leadership of women. Indeed, participation should not be limited to those who resort to violence.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

43. “Restrictions on freedom of movement across the country and bureaucratic impediments are a real challenge for people in need of humanitarian aid and basic services. Despite the difficulties, I am glad to hear from OCHA that the United Nations is delivering aid to all provinces. Norway is also concerned about reports from the World Health Organization of attacks on health-care workers and patients. Protecting the health, welfare and lives of health-care workers on the front line is critical to enabling a better humanitarian response. Additionally, camps for the growing population of internally displaced persons lack basic infrastructure and services. According to Save the Children, nine out of 10 children in camps for displaced persons do not have sufficient access to basics, such as food, clean water and education.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

44. “A ceasefire would allow for much-needed humanitarian relief, the opening of roads to many parts of the country and children to safely attend school. We are therefore concerned about the offensive continuing in the area around Ma’rib and other parts of Yemen, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation. We continue to be worried about increasing tensions in the south and the lack of cooperation in accordance with the Riyadh agreement. Rivalry and fragmentation, whether in the south or on the west coast, only derail efforts to secure peace and stability. It is clear that humanitarian needs are immense. Restrictions on imports through the Al-Hudaydah port continue, thereby contributing to severe fuel shortages and price increases.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

45. “Norway would like to start by thanking the briefers. We join Council members in welcoming Mr. Griffiths back, now in his new capacity as head of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). We extend a special thanks to Henrietta Fore of UNICEF for her remarks. Indeed, children are the main victims of war, and we thank UNICEF, as well as Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Gamba de Potgieter, in her briefing last month to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), for bringing attention to the war’s horrific toll on children. The United Nations has long characterized Yemen as the world’s worst man-made humanitarian crisis. There is an urgent need for a nationwide ceasefire.”

    2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source

46. “The adoption of this year’s review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by consensus sends a strong message that we must all stand together against hate speech, violent extremism and terrorism.”

    2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source

47. “Karim Khan, brief the Council on the investigation into ISIL atrocities in Iraq (see S/2020/1193, annex I). Let us keep that in mind as a reminder of what is at stake in our international fight against terror, especially as current events unfold in Afghanistan, where we are deeply concerned by the expansion of ISIL-Khorasan in several provinces, as well as the continued presence of Al-Qaida. We reaffirm the responsibility of all parties to ensure that the country does not become a safe haven for terrorists. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the importance of accountability and the continued need for action against terrorism.”

    2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source

48. “Principled humanitarian action, with a focus on avoiding the negative unintended consequences of sanctions and promoting humanitarian exemptions and efficient exemptions procedures, must be facilitated. Moreover, the pandemic is an underlying factor contributing to increased recruitment among terror organizations and incitement to violent extremism, which is well described in the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate trend reports. Preventing violent extremists’ misuse of cyberspace and Internet platforms must be a high priority. A few months ago, we heard the former Special Advisor and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Mr.”

    2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source

49. “Those tools must be kept up to date and supported by relevant actors while being applied proportionately and in compliance with international law and human rights law. Here in the Security Council, it is particularly important that we identify and prioritize areas of cooperation. We believe that the financing of terrorism is one of those areas. The increased use of encryption technology and cryptocurrency linked to organized crime underscores the importance of coordination. Because financial instruments have no regard for borders, we too must work across them like we do in forums such as the Financial Action Task Force. We must continue our dialogue to ensure effective counter-terrorism frameworks while protecting humanitarian spaces.”

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50. “Prevention encompasses a wide range of measures, including education, the provision of basic services and proactive and cross-cutting outreach from Government institutions, civil society and the private sector. Secondly, on protection, it is critical to impede terrorist attacks through the development of proper infrastructure, such as physical barriers and other obstructions. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the importance of implementing existing Security Council resolutions. Thirdly, on aversion, we must disrupt terrorist plots through effective investigation and surveillance by police and security institutions, as well as information from the public. National authorities should make use of effective international tools, such as INTERPOL databases and border protection programmes.”

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